See Missouri’s 7 Best Places for Frog Gigging

Frog gigging season has officially begun in Missouri and there are many places the state authorities recommend for the best experience.

What is frog gigging?

Frog gigging in Missouri is an annual ritual where many brave the late night hours in search for frogs and specifically bullfrogs. Frog gigging season started in Missouri on June 30 and continues all the way through the end of October. Here are the 7 locations that the Missouri Department of Conservation recommends for frog gigging season.

Here are the northeast Missouri approved frog gigging locations:

• Ted Shanks Conservation Area (CA) in Pike County
• Locust Creek Conservation Area in Sullivan County
• Atlanta Conservation Area in Macon County
• Frost Island Conservation Area in Clark County

Here are the central Missouri approved frog gigging locations:

• Paydown Access in Maries County
• Bell Chute Access in Maries County
• Whetstone Creek Conservation Area in Callaway County

If you want great frog gigging results, I highly recommend checking out Meat Eater who have shared some pro tips. They suggest looking for bullfrogs on warm, humid nights without a full moon. They also recommend a narrow-beam LED headlight and/or a powerful headlamp. It apparently blinds the frogs temporarily and causes them to not move for a brief period of time.

If you plan to head out into the night for frog gigging in Missouri, make sure to check the state's regulations before you begin your frog hunting adventures.